14 June 2023
Grasping anything much about our universe depends on complex computer models that can simulate reality. Andrew Pontzen was sceptical about such simulations but now, as his new book shows, he's an enthusiastic guide
1 June 2023
A sensor around a millimetre in size has been tested to monitor a honeybee flying around some flowers. It could also work for medical monitoring inside a person's body
22 May 2023
From meeting an older version of yourself in virtual reality to writing letters from the future, these evidence-based tricks can help you make better decisions today
10 May 2023
Artificial intelligence systems will do what you ask but not necessarily what you meant. The challenge is to make sure they act in line with human’s complex, nuanced values
21 April 2023
AI tools can explore the ethics of AI itself, says Lavie Tidhar. His new dystopian film uses AI image-generation program Midjourney to tell the story of a well-meaning artificial intelligence trying to help the last surviving human
21 April 2023
This dystopian film uses AI image-generation program Midjourney and AI speech to tell the story of a well-meaning artificial intelligence trying to help the last surviving human
19 April 2023
Companies creating the new generation of chatbots and other generative AI are shy about sharing their code and data. That has to change
19 April 2023
Existential risk from AI is admittedly more speculative than pressing concerns such as its bias, but the basic solution is the same. A robust public discussion is long overdue, says David Krueger
12 April 2023
What makes a great new trait evolve and then stay dormant for years? Andreas Wagner's new book explores the innovations of nature – and human culture
29 March 2023
It would be the ultimate in personalised medicine: a digital version of your body, which doctors could use to predict what diseases might befall you and your future health. A new book from Peter Coveney and Roger Highfield asks if it is possible
